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Smith overcomes shaky start to lead LIV Golf in England

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, England (AP) - British Open champion Cameron Smith overcame a pair of bogeys at the start to post a 4-under 67 and take a three-shot lead at LIV Golf-London on Saturday. Smith is play...

Jul 08, 2023

Bianca Andreescu ousted from Wimbledon women's singles by Ons Jabeur

WIMBLEDON, United Kingdom - Canada's Bianca Andreescu was eliminated in the third round of Wimbledon women's singles Saturday in a three-set loss to Ons Jabeur of Tunisia. Jabeur, last year's Wimbledo...

Jul 08, 2023

Cavendish crashes out of Tour de France in last attempt at outright record

LIMOGES, France - Mark Cavendish will have to share the record for most career stage wins at the Tour de France. Competing in his final season, the most successful sprinter in Tour history crashed out...

Jul 08, 2023

US soccer star Megan Rapinoe announces she’ll retire after the NWSL season

CHICAGO (AP) - Days before heading to her fourth World Cup, Megan Rapinoe announced Saturday she'll retire at the end of the National Women's Soccer League season. Rapinoe, 38, made the announcement o...

Jul 08, 2023

Argonauts trade Canadian defensive lineman Acheampong to Elks

EDMONTON - The Toronto Argonauts have dealt defensive lineman Sam Acheampong to the Edmonton Elks for a draft pick and rights to a negotiation-list player. The Argonauts get a fifth-round pick in next...

Jul 08, 2023

Blue Jays' outfielder Springer on paternity list, Lukes activated from triple-A

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have place outfielder George Springer on the paternity list and activated Nathan Lukes from triple-A. Lukes has appeared in 23 games for Toronto this season with three ...

Jul 08, 2023

Blue Bombers pull ahead in second half to defeat Stampeders 24-11

WINNIPEG - Rasheed Bailey's nine-yard touchdown catch after a Calgary Stampeders' turnover broke a third-quarter tie and helped boost the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 24-11 victory on Friday. With the g...

Jul 07, 2023

Bailey Tardy brings her best to Pebble Beach for early lead at US Women's Open

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Bailey Tardy picked a good time and a beautiful location to play her best golf. Tardy made eagle on the par-5 sixth hole at Pebble Beach for the second straight day as part...

Jul 07, 2023

Canada tops Argentina to set date with U.S. in FIBA Women's AmeriCup semifinals

LEN, Mexico - Nirra Fields scored a game-high 22 points along with eight rebounds in leading Canada to a 68-60 win over Argentina on Friday to advance to the FIBA Women's AmeriCup semifinals. Aaliyah ...

Jul 07, 2023

Whit Merrifield and Alek Manoah lead the Blue Jays to a 12-2 victory over the Tigers

DETROIT (AP) - Whit Merrifield homered and drove in four runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 12-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory. Toronto improved to 15-5 against...

Jul 07, 2023